And while Almeida couldn't comment on the potential contest when contacted by MMAjunkie.com, additional sources have indicated Brazilian slugger Thiago Alves (16-6 MMA, 9-3 UFC) may be in the running to face the 33-year-old.

I don't know, Almeida should be a beast at WW and Thiago isn't the best grappler out there. Almeida has only been knocked out once and that was years ago....Then again I would still love for Thiago to take him out, it could show important improvements in his abilities.